Don't worry, I'm not talking about the pokey! 
Went to one of the local gunshows today, not looking for anything in particular. I had a good time looking around, and chatting with some of the dealers, but everything I saw of interest, seemed expensive for my tastes. As I neared the end of the rows of tables, I came across a seller who had a blued Blackhawk, and a stainless GP100, both in 327 Federal. I don't have anything in that caliber, but like my 32 H&R's so I've been looking out for them
Last show, another fellow had a stainless Blackhawk for $875, and I regret not buying it. I prefer blued single actions, and I also much prefer the Bisley grip and hammer to the Blackhawk, which is why I had passed. Both of the guns today had a $1,000 price tag, which I thought might be high, but don't really know.
I looked them both over, and explained that I just didn't like the standard Blackhawk grip, to which the seller replied that they made more of the GP100's, so the Blackhawk was the better investment. We talked a little more, and he said that he could go $950 on the GP. At that point, I was pretty much convinced I wanted it, but was in no hurry.
We chatted a little more about how it was a good caliber, but not a popular one, and I wasn't sure what purpose, if any it would serve, other than an unusual addition to my collection. At that point, he said he'd go $900, but that was the best he could do.
I said I'd take it, and he said great, one of those boxes of ammo goes with it! I had noticed there were 2 boxes of Federal American Eagle 100gr soft points on the table, and I didn't know until then that he was including one with each gun. I didn't complain! He then told me it was a private collection, and he would need cash, which was fine, and also meant no sales tax!
I wound up with the GP and box of ammo for $900 out the door. Dunno if that is a decent deal or not, but I was pleased.
Guess I'm in the 327 Federal club now!
Went to one of the local gunshows today, not looking for anything in particular. I had a good time looking around, and chatting with some of the dealers, but everything I saw of interest, seemed expensive for my tastes. As I neared the end of the rows of tables, I came across a seller who had a blued Blackhawk, and a stainless GP100, both in 327 Federal. I don't have anything in that caliber, but like my 32 H&R's so I've been looking out for them
Last show, another fellow had a stainless Blackhawk for $875, and I regret not buying it. I prefer blued single actions, and I also much prefer the Bisley grip and hammer to the Blackhawk, which is why I had passed. Both of the guns today had a $1,000 price tag, which I thought might be high, but don't really know.
I looked them both over, and explained that I just didn't like the standard Blackhawk grip, to which the seller replied that they made more of the GP100's, so the Blackhawk was the better investment. We talked a little more, and he said that he could go $950 on the GP. At that point, I was pretty much convinced I wanted it, but was in no hurry.
We chatted a little more about how it was a good caliber, but not a popular one, and I wasn't sure what purpose, if any it would serve, other than an unusual addition to my collection. At that point, he said he'd go $900, but that was the best he could do.
I said I'd take it, and he said great, one of those boxes of ammo goes with it! I had noticed there were 2 boxes of Federal American Eagle 100gr soft points on the table, and I didn't know until then that he was including one with each gun. I didn't complain! He then told me it was a private collection, and he would need cash, which was fine, and also meant no sales tax!
I wound up with the GP and box of ammo for $900 out the door. Dunno if that is a decent deal or not, but I was pleased.
Guess I'm in the 327 Federal club now!
